Tag: Farming
Grain Producers’ new director brings a wealth of experience
The Grain Producers South Australia (GPSA) board has been bolstered by the appointment of experienced agricultural director Julie Bird.
Ms Bird joins the GPSA board...
Why people who know more about red meat are eating more of it
New research from Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) shows metropolitan Australians who are knowledgeable about the red meat industry are likely to be eating...
GPSA seeks feedback on proposed herbicide restrictions
Grain Producers South Australia (GPSA) is calling on all South Australian grain producers to participate in an important survey regarding the use of paraquat...
Wool growers urged to check and update details ahead of WoolPoll 2024
Wool growers across Australia are being urged to update their contact information with Australian Wool Innovation to ensure they receive a WoolPoll voting entitlement...
Understanding ‘emissions basics’ increasingly important for Australia’s farm sector
Understanding the “basics of emissions” is becoming increasingly important for Australia’s farmers as the sector faces growing expectations to measure and reduce greenhouse gas...
Agri career opportunities offered with opening of applications for 2025 Rabobank Australia graduate program
University graduates passionate about agriculture are being offered the opportunity to commence their careers with Rabobank, with the opening of applications for the specialist...
GRDC invests $35M to drive machine automation and intelligent technology for grain growers
An innovative, new $35 million, five-year investment to accelerate the adoption of machine automation and digital, intelligence technologies by Australian grain growers has been...
19-year-old places first bull in artificial insemination market
At just 19, Holly Anderson might be the youngest Australian cattle breeder to have a bull placed in the artificial insemination system.
Empire Banks P...
Agriculture is slowly driving toward autonomous machines
Autonomous machines are a potential game changer in crop farming, boosting productivity, precision and ease of operations, but the path to market is expected...
Research set to provide clarity around heifer calving age
Australian dairy farmers will soon know the best age to calve their Holstein heifers to maximise production, health, and reproduction.
Thanks to specialist DairyUP research...
Rebate expanded for electronic identification tags for sheep and farmed goats
The state government has expanded the rebate for sheep and farmed goat electronic identification (eID) tags purchased between 2023 and 2025 that do not...
Grain production expected to hit 10-year average
DESPITE a recent spat of dry conditions, the 2024-25 grain season is expected to reach a total of 8.5 million tonnes as seeding begins.
The...
Excellent expo a hit
A free community sustainability expo in Kingston SE has exceeded expectations.
The event, which was held in March, attracted strong local support and highlighted...
